aversion to uncertainty Quotes

There's a tremendous bias against taking risks. Everyone is trying to optimize their ass-covering.

Without risk in our lives, we're scarcely better than machines ourselves.

I understand that change is frightening for people, especially if there's nothing to go to. It's best to stay where you are. I understand that.

I find it hard to take chances that might mean making bad decisions.

People prefer the certainty of misery to the misery of uncertainty.

Uncertainty and the prospect of failure can be very scary noises in the shadows. Most people will choose unhappiness over uncertainty.

The more men have to lose, the less willing are they to venture.

If you're afraid to take risks in anything in life, it's just boredom.

Part of the excitement was just seeing how the world would respond. I kind of like uncertainty to some extent, because it's a little bit of suspense and excitement and adventure, almost, right? And you can learn a lot even if things don't work out. But not everyone likes adventure. A lot of people seem to be against uncertainty, actually. In all areas of life.

Rather than risk starting their own businesses, most people seek safer environments, preferring job security to freedom and a steady paycheck to greater wealth. Their fear of failing is greater than the joy of freedom.

Those who won't take a chance don't have a chance.

I don't like throwing myself in a place that's going to rock my world.